baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-1130736-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SAKAKIBARA KAZUYUKI
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2001-01-24
Abstract: In a battery charging device(10)capable of detecting abnormalities in cells comprising batteries through a simple arrangement and terminating charge accordingly, cell temperature information Ta and cell temperature information Tb in charging operation within respective blocks A and B are detected through temperature sensors TM1, TM2 and a temperature detecting portion (38) incorporated in a battery package (50), the cell temperature information Ta of block A and cell temperature information Tb of block B are compared through a comparing/determining portion (35) wherein upon determining that temperature difference information Tdf is exceeding reference information for comparison Tref, instructions for terminating charging operations are sent from a control portion (36) to a charge current controlling portion (34) assuming that abnormalities have occurred in the cells comprising the block A or block B during charging operations. With this arrangement, it is possible to detect a block including abnormal cells whose temperature does not rise or fall within a specified range together with remaining cells within the same block and to detect inconveniences of charge circuits or the like that performs charge upon division into blocks, and to terminate charging operations for the battery package (50).
Patent EP-1122536-A2 (EP)
Title: Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum optischen Erkennen von lokalen Verformungen, insbesondere Bläschen, eines optischen Datenträgers
Inventor: LUETJENS DIRK
IPC: G01N21/95
Filed: 2001-02-02
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zum optischen Erkennen von Fehlern, wie lokalen Verformungen oder Bläschen, in einem Gegenstand, insbesondere einem optischen Datenträger, bei welchem Verfahren der Gegenstand von wenigstens einer Lichtquelle mit Licht beleuchtet wird und das von dem Gegenstand reflektierte oder durchgelassene Licht von wenigstens einem lichtempfindlichen Empfänger aufgenommen wird, wobei bei einem einwandfreien Gegenstand das Licht von dem Gegenstand in einem Normausfallwinkel entlang einer Normausfallachse reflektiert oder durchgelassen wird. Gemäß der Erfindung wird vorgeschlagen, daß vor dem lichtempfindlichen Empfänger wenigstens eine Eigenschaft wenigstens eines Teils des darauf einfallenden Lichts verändert wird, wenn das Licht entlang einer von der Normausfallachse abweichenden Ausfallachse und/oder mit einem von dem Normausfallwinkel abweichenden Ausfallwinkel von dem Gegenstand reflektiert oder durchgelassen wird. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1130090-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SHORT JAY M
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1996-12-06
Abstract: Disclosed are processes to identify desired enzymatic activity
from a pool of DNA collected from one or more organisms or a
DNA subjected to random directed mutagenesis. The methods
involve the generation of DNA library in a host cell and
screening for the desired activity. The process can be applied
to develop thermally stable proteins having improved enzymatic
activity at lower temperature.
Patent EP-1134782-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MATSUDA RYOUTAROU
IPC: H01J61/40
Filed: 2001-03-12
Abstract: An ultraviolet ray lamp comprises a discharge vessel made of quartz glass,
filled with a filling. A pair of electrodes is able to generate a discharge in the
discharge vessel. An optical filter made of metal oxide, which is partly formed on
the outer surface of the discharge vessel, transmits ultraviolet rays of long
wavelength and cuts off ultraviolet rays of short wavelength. Furthermore, A
device for generating ultraviolet rays comprises an ultraviolet ray lamp generating
ultraviolet rays including short and long wavelength, having a discharge vessel
made of quartz glass. An enclosure accommodates the discharge vessel,
transmitting at least ultraviolet ray of short wavelength. An optical filter made of
metal oxide, which is partly formed on at least one side of the surface of the
enclosure, transmits ultraviolet rays of long wavelength and cuts off ultraviolet
rays of short wavelength. An ultraviolet ray lamp or a device for generating
ultraviolet rays may be used for a sterilizer, an apparatus for treating fluid, or an air
cleaner.
Patent EP-1143274-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BOWMAN ANTHONY
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 2001-03-21
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multiple channel fiber optic rotary
joint having a stator and a rotor. Each of the rotor and stator has an optical
connector having multiple fiber optic channels. A first channel is formed by a
central optical fiber. The second and other optical channels are formed by
forming concentric rings including individual small fibers. Each of the small
fibers is about 0.001 of an inch in diameter. The multiple small fibers are formed
into a ring and then a separator layer is formed over the optical ring between
adjacent optical channels. A first optical surface is formed on the first optical
connector. A second optical surface is formed on the second optical connector.
Signals on multiple optical channels can be transmitted between the first and
second optical connector when the rotor is rotated. The separator layers are set at
a thickness such that there is no cross-talk from one channel to the adjacent
channel.
Patent EP-1188685-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BOCEK PATRICA R
IPC: B65D21/08
Filed: 2001-04-05
Abstract: A packaging system (100) and a method (210) for packaging a family
(10) of products (12, 14, 16). The packaging system (100) may comprise a
top cushion (102) and an identical bottom cushion (104). The top and
bottom cushions (102, 104) may interchangeably be placed on the top (22,
42, 62) or bottom (24, 44, 64) side of any of the products (12, 14, 16) in the
family (10). The packaging system (100) may further comprise a plurality
of side cushions (106, 108) adapted to be placed on the sides (26, 46, 66;
28, 48, 68; 30, 50, 70; 32, 52, 72) of a product (12, 14, 16). The side
cushions (106, 108) have at least two break-away portions (112, 113, 114,
116, 117, 118), allowing them to be utilized on any of the products (12, 14,
16) in the family (10), whether the product is comprised of one, two, or
three or more units (18). Each of the cushions (102, 104, 106, 108) have
interlocking portions (110) adapted to securely, removably interlock the top
cushion (102) and the bottom cushion (104) with the side cushions (106,
108) to form a packaging unit (101).
Patent EP-1154191-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MAMEI ERONNE
IPC: F16L37/35
Filed: 2001-05-07
Abstract: A connection system for a quick safety coupling for hydraulic braking
circuits of trailers is constituted by a port for connection to the hydraulic
circuits and by a valve body (2) being mounted so as to be rigidly coupled to
the body of a conventional unit for distributing pressurized fluid to the
braking circuit of trailers, which is mounted on a tractor and is internally
provided with ducts for connection to the distribution unit (3) and with a
rear opening for the coupling of the port, and with a retention element (6)
which can move transversely to the slider (3a), in a suitably provided seat
formed in the valve body (2), in contrast with elastic return means and is
actuated by way of corresponding means which are rigidly coupled to the
port between a position for interfering with the slider (3) and locking its
axial sliding and a position in which there is no interference and sliding is
freely allowed.
Patent EP-1205970-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KAJIWARA RYOICHI
IPC: H01L21/56
Filed: 2001-06-26
Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor chip (1) and a printed circuit board (4). Metal electrodes (2) of the semiconductor chip (1) and the internal connection terminals (5) of the printed circuit board (4) are electrically connected through the metallic joining via precious metal bumps (3). A melting point of a metal material constituting each of the metallic joining parts is equal to or higher than 275 degrees, and a space defined between the chip and the board is filled with resin (under fill) containing 50 vol% or more inorganic fillers. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1178275-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DOVER BRUCE
IPC: F27D7/06
Filed: 2001-07-05
Abstract: A purge chamber for providing a controlled atmosphere
for the treatment of materials comprises a housing 1
within which materials to be treated may be passed
through and subjected to a cross-flow of purging gas
entering and exiting through a multiplicity of inlets
12, 14, 15, 16 and outlets 13, 17 positioned along the
length of the housing 1. Exiting gas may be recycled
and re-entered in combination with fresh gas. In practice,
materials to be treated may be conveyed through
the chamber while the atmosphere surrounding the materials
is continuously exchanged. Flapper doors 6, 7,
spanning the width of the chamber, are positioned along
the path of travel of the materials being treated to
direct the cross-flow of purging gas and prevent the
entry of unwanted gases.
Patent EP-1235315-A2 (EP)
Inventor: USUKI YOSHIYUKU
IPC: H01S3/108
Filed: 2001-07-24
Abstract: To provide a small-sized and low-priced two-wavelength
laser apparatus capable of obtaining two-wavelength laser
light from one solid crystal at the same time. 
     In the laser apparatus including: a solid crystal of laser
medium (2); a semiconductor laser diode (6) for excitation for
generating laser light by exciting the laser medium and a
condenser (5); and a reflecting mirror (1) and a laser output mirror
(4) for resonating light generated from the laser medium, there
is used a single crystal (2) PbWO 4 , which is a Raman crystal,
as a solid crystal of laser medium to thereby perform laser
emission of two wave length with one solid crystal at the same
time.
Patent EP-1155810-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HAMILTON ROBIN
IPC: B30B11/24
Filed: 1997-09-05
Abstract: Waste compaction apparatus 2 has a screw conveyor 4 which conveys
material along a passage 6 toward an exit nozzle 10 which constricts the flow,
to cause compaction. The screw conveyor 4 is slidably mounted on a shaft 300,
biased toward the nozzle 10. This allows the screw conveyor to move axially
during compaction to help remove or avoid blockages within the apparatus.
Patent EP-1190983-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CUR NIHAT
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 2001-09-14
Abstract: A refrigerated water dispenser for refrigerator doors, comprising a hollow
structure (5) to be applied to the outer face of the door (1) and defining a
compartment (11) into which a water feed means (13, 19) opens, in which said
water feed means (13, 19) extends through the door (1) and terminates with a
connection means (21) to which a water container (25, 26) is removably coupled.
Patent EP-1201582-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BANSCHBACH ROLF
IPC: G01B17/00
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: The system is designed so that at least one capacitive sensor (9) and at least one ultrasonic sensor (8) are provided as sensors. The sheet establishing signal is derived from a logical linking of the output signals of the sensors. So that the logical linking is established depending on the output signals of the sensors determined during an adjustment phase by the evaluation unit (5).
Patent EP-1216648-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHESSL BERND DIPL-ING
IPC: A47L15/42
Filed: 2001-11-16
Abstract: The door consists of at least one inner door and at least one outer door (5) in a shell construction. The outer door is shortened according to the dimensions of the machine front of an adjacent machine of a different type and cladding (7) is applied to a part (6) of the inner door extending beyond the shortened outer door.
Patent EP-1211322-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHRENCENGOST LEANNE M
IPC: C12Q1/66
Filed: 2001-11-22
Abstract: A method for extracting ATP from a biological sample is disclosed. The
method involves introducing a cationic extractant and an anionic substance
and then extracting ATP. The method may be used to assay for the presence
of ATP in a biological sample or to determine the amount of ATP extracted
from a biological sample. The method is particularly useful in detecting
contamination on surfaces and in food products. A reagent, a test device and a
test kit that involve the use of the method to detect contamination are also
disclosed.
Patent EP-1211742-A2 (EP)
Inventor: EIICHIRO MOROZUMI
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2001-11-27
Abstract: A separator of this invention is so constructed that a plurality
of protrusions (10b) are implanted in a substrate (10a) which
forms a reactive chamber of a fuel cell. The substrate (10a) has
a multiple layered structure in which a single side or both sides
of a mesh foundation (11) are covered with resin layer (12) and
contains through holes (12a) at positions corresponding to each of
the protrusions (10b). Each of the protrusions (10b) is formed by
allowing black lead ink (13) applied on the single side or both
sides of the substrate (10a) to invade each through hole (12a).
Consequently, the substrate (10a) can be formed to be super thin,
lightweight and the respective protrusions can be easily formed at
low cost.
Patent EP-1217116-A2 (EP)
Inventor: STRUDEL WERNER
IPC: D06C5/00
Filed: 2001-12-06
Abstract: Following a steam treatment process for textile mesh hose made of a combination of natural and elastic fibre, the hose is spread and subjected to a thermal fixing process in a vertical plane. The hose is especially continually fed through a thermal fixing chamber with a round spreader (21) at a pre-determined speed. The round spreader (21) is located within a hose feed section (20) forming part of a thermal fixing chamber (17) treatment assembly (20). A batch of hose (1) accumulates and forms a buffer store in the feed part (20) of the thermal fixing chamber (17). Hose is continually drawn from the buffer at a pre-determined rate and passes through the thermal fixing process. The buffer is created by maintaining the hose feed at a faster rate than the removal rate. The buffer is maintained by equalising the feed rate with the removal rate. The hose is thermally treated during its downward passage.
Patent EP-1216802-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WAMHOFF PETER
IPC: B27M3/18
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: The holding device (1) is positioned at the end of an edge processing machine (2) for panels (5). It has a capacity to accommodate the panels coming from the machine when it has been switched-off. The panels are fixed in place within the device, which has a mainly horizontal support (4) to hold four panels stacked on top of each other. The size of the table-like support corresponds to that of the panels, and is vertically moveable.
Patent EP-1220511-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KOUDU MASAKAZU
IPC: G06F12/02
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: A memory management method is disclosed for
efficiently storing a plurality of data items of any size
without increasing unnecessary empty memory areas. A
message data area of a predetermined size for storing a
message is reserved in memory, and an actual value area,
which is an area for storing values of the parameters, is
provided in the message data area. The values of the
parameters are sequentially stored in the actual value
area without creating unused areas, and a parameter list
is created in which positional information is registered
that indicates the position at which the values of the
parameters are stored. The message data area is then
accessed while referring to the parameter list and each of
the values of parameters that are necessary for a
prescribed process are read.
Patent EP-1160110-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PEETERS PIETER ANTOON
IPC: B60J7/00
Filed: 2001-05-14
Abstract: In a winding mechanism for a sun screen comprising a
winding tube (4) which is rotatable about a central axis (1) for
winding and unwinding the sun screen and driving means (10) for
said winding tube, the central axis is curved and the winding
tube is flexible. A possible use of such a winding mechanism
is in an open roof construction of a vehicle.
Patent EP-1155873-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MERATTI GIANATTILIO
IPC: B42B4/00
Filed: 2001-05-16
Abstract: A book binding system (100) including a feeding station
(110-125) for providing stacks of signatures (130) in
sequence, at least one sewing machine of the signatures
(135a-135b), a distribution station (140,145a-145b,170a-170b,175a-175b)
for distributing the stacks of signatures to
each sewing machine, wherein the distribution station
includes a friction-type conveying element (140) for
conveying the stacks of signatures from the feeding station
to the at least one sewing machine along an open path and,
for each sewing machine, stopping means (145a-145b) for
stopping a stack of signatures in proximity of the sewing
machine and means (170a-170b,175a-175b) for unloading from
the conveying element and providing to the sewing machine
the stopped stack of signature.
Patent EP-1225686-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GALLEGOS-LOPEZ GABRIEL
IPC: H02P25/08
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: Method and system for estimating rotor position of a switched
reluctance machine is provided. The method allows for estimating flux linkage
across a respective phase of the machine (e.g., 102). The method allows for
measuring of magnetization curves at aligned and unaligned positions of the
machine (e.g., 102). The method further allows for computing magnetization
reference data between the aligned and unaligned positions (e.g., 202 or 302).
A storing step allows for storing rotor position data based on the magnetization
reference data (e.g., 214 or 304). The stored rotor position data is indicative of
rotor position variation as a function of phase current. A relating step allows to
relate the estimated flux linkage to the magnetization reference data to
determine, for a respective phase current, correspondence of the estimated flux
linkage relative to the magnetization reference data (e.g., 110 or 210). A
retrieving step allows for retrieving stored rotor position data when said
correspondence is determined. The retrieved rotor position data is the estimate
of rotor position of the switch reluctance machine corresponding to the
respective phase current (e.g., 212).
Patent EP-1130920-A2 (EP)
Inventor: AZZARTO MATTHEW JOHN
IPC: H04N7/10
Filed: 2001-01-22
Abstract: Motion picture signals are delivered from a central video server to multiple
geographically-dispersed locations. The motion picture signals are stored in a specified
format, e.g., a particular high-definition format, on the video server. One or more of the
stored signals are controllably delivered from the video server to a multi-stream encoder in
accordance with regional playlist information specifying the particular signals to be
transmitted for a given location and time. The multi-stream encoder generates compressed
versions of the particular signals to be transmitted, and the resulting compressed versions
are combined to form a single-stream signal suitable for transmission over a transmission
medium to a theater or other remote presentation site. The playlist information may be
stored on an automated regional playlist controller coupled to the video server. The
controller is operative to direct the transmission of selected motion picture signals stored
on the video server at times designated by the playlist information. The transmission
medium may be, e.g., an Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) fiber network, one or more
satellite communication channels, or other suitable media.
Patent EP-1143355-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LAMBERT DIANE
IPC: G06F17/18
Filed: 2001-03-26
Abstract: A customer signature or other type of record in a database system is updated using
an event-driven estimator based on a model of time-dependent behavior. In a preferred
embodiment, a current version of a record affected by a given transaction is retrieved from
a memory of the system and an event-driven estimator of at least one of a transaction rate
and a period probability for the record is determined based at least in part on a dynamic
Poisson timing model having a number of periods and corresponding period-based
transaction rates associated therewith. The event-driven estimator may be configured so as
to generate an estimated transaction rate λ and   j,n    for period  j  and a given transaction  n,  and then
to generate an estimated period probability π and   j,n    for period  j  as λ and   j,n    / Σ    k    λ and   k,n    . An updated
version of the record may then be generated based on the event-driven estimator.
Patent EP-1160469-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WILKINSON STEPHEN TERENCE
IPC: F16C23/08
Filed: 2001-05-29
Abstract: A bearing assembly has several spherical roller bearings (10) with a single row of
compact rollers (13) with longitudinal axial dimensions (9) substantially the same as
their maximum diametric dimensions (d) normal to the axis. The rollers (13) have
convex or concave contact surfaces (15) engaging with complementary contact
surfaces (16) of inner and outer rings (11, 12). These rings (11, 12) have the same
width, i.e. axial dimension, not much larger than the axial dimension (a) of the rollers
(13). The rollers (13) are all inclined so that a projection of a central plane (P)
perpendicular to the longitudinal axis extends at a set angle to a common central plane
(R) extending radially of the rings.
Patent EP-1216815-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SUZUKI KAZUYA
IPC: B29C48/08
Filed: 2001-12-18
Abstract: A method of making an annular rubber component of a tyre comprises:
determining a cross sectional shape of an annular rubber component (G);
allotting thicknesses (T) and widths to unvulcanised rubber strips, based on the
cross sectional shape of the annular rubber component (G) which is formed by
piling up the unvulcanised rubber strips, the thicknesses (T) being in a range
of from 0.5 to 4.0 mm; determining relative displacement (α) of
circumferential ends of the unvulcanised rubber strips; and winding the
unvulcanised rubber strips on a cylindrical surface so that the ends of each
unvulcanised rubber strip are jointed, and the joints of the unvulcanised rubber
strips are shifted from each other in the circumferential direction.
Patent EP-1249102-A2 (EP)
Title: Attribution de ressources
Inventor: CARVER ANDREW RICHARD
IPC: H04L47/80
Filed: 2001-01-15
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système d'attribution de ressources partagées destiné à attribuer une ressource partagée à une pluralité de dispositifs pouvant accéder à cette ressource ou l'utiliser. Le système comprend un dispositif de contrôle destiné à contrôler l'accès à la ressource ou son utilisation par chaque dispositif et un dispositif destiné à recevoir des offres provenant d'un ou plusieurs des dispositifs. Chaque offre indique une quantité demandée de ressource et un prix offert pour la quantité demandée. Le système comprend également un dispositif d'attribution destiné à traiter les offres reçues afin de déterminer une attribution appropriée de la ressource, et un dispositif donneur d'ordre destiné à donner des ordres au dispositif de contrôle pour contrôler l'accès à la ressource partagée ou son utilisation conformément à l'attribution déterminée.
Patent EP-1254374-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NOUJAIM ANTOINE
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2001-02-08
Abstract: The invention provides methods for diagnosing the efficacy of a patient to xenotypic antibody therapy which include (1) measuring the level of an antibody produced by a patient that specifically binds to a a xenotypic antibody after administration of the xenotypic antibody to the patient; (2) measuring the level of an anti-idiotype antibody produced by a patient that specifically binds to a a xenotypic antibody after administration of the xenotypic antibody to the patient; (3) measuring the level of an antibody produced by a patient that specifically binds to a target antigen of a xenotypic antibody after administration of a xenotypic antibody to the patient; and (4) measuring the level of a T cell response produced by a patient to a target antigen of the xenotypic antibody after administration of a xenotypic antibody to the patient. In the methods of the invention, an increase in the level of antibody or T cell response produced by the patient after the administration of the xenotypic antibody relative to the level antibody or T cell response produced by the patient prior to the administration of the xenotypic antibody is indicative of a favorable diagnosis of efficacy.